Little Brother (Little Brother, #1) in Underground Knowledge

Dec 25, 2008 Keith rated it really liked it

This was a pretty interesting book. Granted, I didn't understand everything with the technology discussed but I feel like I have a better understanding of what can happen after a terrorist attack and what America went through to a large extent after September 11. Since I live in San Francisco right now, it was weird reading a fictionalized story about a terrorist attack on San Fran. I definitely in-the-know when SF references were made, like Powell BART or the Mission. In the end, finding the "b ...more

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Mar 03, 2012 Jurate Stanaityte rated it it was amazing

Awesome book - I feel sorry for myself I only read it now. Download, give it to your kids (and maybe to your non-born digital parents!) to read. Teachers and school administrators: it's a must to read. Then order printed for your classroom.

#ACTA #RWA #Creative_Commons #hacking #computer_literacy #tinkering #Raspberry_Pi ...more

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Mar 10, 2009 Ravyn Jazper-Hawke rated it it was amazing

Great! Awesome! Super! Neat-o!

Little Brother is the aptly named homage to all manners of Utopian sci-fi novels (most notably 1984).

The writing is superb. The book zooms along at a wonderful pace. It is hilarious, heartbreaking and thought-provoking. A must read for teens and adults.

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Sep 11, 2016 Christina added it

I promise it was an accident that I finished this book on the anniversary of September 11.

And what a way to remember this world tragedy and analyze the effects of terrorism not just on our national security, but on what cyber security, privacy, and patriotism mean. I was blown away by this book, and think it should be required reading as a way to open up a dialogue about all of these very relevant themes. To read this full review click here ...more

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Jan 01, 2010 ★Codie Abibliophobic ★ rated it it was amazing

AMAZING! is all I can type.

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Apr 25, 2011 Cathy rated it liked it

Little Brothers started off well and the issues raised are timely and essential--the perceived needs of security versus the individual's constitutional rights--need discussion and examination. Unfortunately the writing didn't rise to the occassion. The technical issues were pretty well done and communicated well; but the characters became cardboard and the sex scenes just silly. I think Doctorow wants San Francisco in the 60s back. Well, actually, I do too--except for the computers and stuff. ...more

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Apr 18, 2008 else fine rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read2008, sfthatdoesntsuck, theskyisfalling, ya

A fast, witty, and sometimes harrowing look at our culture of surveillance (especially the Department of Homeland Security), what it means for our liberties, and most importantly, how to resist. For those of you who, like me, have fallen behind on computer tech, the story contains the most painless computer tutorial you'll ever have. A genuinely important book. ...more

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